
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, AL (37 Rentals)


Turtle Lake Apartment Homes

The Whitby Birmingham

Inverness Cliffs

Colony Woods

Crowne at Cahaba River

The Cottages at Greystone

Skylar Ridge

Crowne at Grandview

Bluffs at Riverview
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The Avenues of Inverness

MAA Riverchase

The Kenzie Apartment Homes

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Arbors At Cahaba River

Acasa Verandas at Rocky Ridge

Wood Springs

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The Abbey At Inverness

Summerchase at Riverchase

Retreat at Greystone
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Royal Oaks Apartments

Vestavia Reserve

Terrace 31

The Point at Greystone

Hawthorne at Lake Heather

Parc at Grandview

Cahaba Grandview

Aventura Oak Mountain

Siegel Select Birmingham
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MAA Eagle Ridge

700 Riverchase Apartments

Kenley Apartments

Madison Place

Wood Land Village

Monark Grove at Greystone
Chelsea, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chelsea?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Studio Apartments | $1,072 | $875 | $1,677 |
Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $861 | $2,060 |
| Chelsea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,641 | $942 | $3,000 |
| Chelsea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $1,055 | $3,600 |
| Chelsea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,379 | $2,319 | $2,409 |
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Largest Available Chelsea and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelsea, AL is found at Skylar Ridge in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood and is 1,180 square feet priced from $1,375. Bluffs at Riverview in the Lake Purdy neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 975 square feet and currently listed start at $1,239. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chelsea:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skylar Ridge | 1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia | 1,180 Sq Ft | $1,375 |
| Bluffs at Riverview | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 975 Sq Ft | $1,239 |
| Inverness Cliffs | Alpine | 973 Sq Ft | $1,273 |
| Retreat at Greystone | A4- The Highland | 952 Sq Ft | $1,479 |
| Kenley Apartments | Celia 1 | 945 Sq Ft | $1,334 |
| MAA Riverchase | 21B | 939 Sq Ft | $1,228 |
| The Avenues of Inverness | Springhill | 931 Sq Ft | $1,041 |
| MAA Eagle Ridge | The Russet | 906 Sq Ft | $1,223 |
| Aurea | The Beaumont | 904 Sq Ft | $999 |
| Lakestone | The Beaumont | 904 Sq Ft | $999 |
Cheapest Available Chelsea and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of April 08, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelsea, AL is the Brookhaven Model starting from $861 at The Avenues of Inverness in the Lake Purdy neighborhood. The second most affordable Chelsea 1 Bedroom is the The Ashton Model at The Abbey At Inverness starting at $899 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chelsea is currently $1,275. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chelsea:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Avenues of Inverness | Brookhaven | $861 |
| The Abbey At Inverness | The Ashton | $899 |
| Wood Springs | Azalea | $899 |
| Madison Place | The Azalea | $949 |
| Colony Woods | The Retreat | $965 |
| Summerchase at Riverchase | Adair | $994 |
| Turtle Lake Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | $999 |
| Aurea | The Beaumont | $999 |
| Lakestone | The Beaumont | $999 |
| MAA Eagle Ridge | The Terre | $1,028 |
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Best Local Schools in Chelsea, AL
Chelsea Pk Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Chelsea with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Chelsea is at The Avenues of Inverness listed at $861.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chelsea is $1,275.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chelsea is a 1,180 square feet unit starting from $1,375 at Skylar Ridge.
What is the average size for Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chelsea is currently 806 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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